“That’s an impressive showing from our fans. I mean, this never gets old. I’ve been in a lot of big venues. This was exciting for me as anything I’ve ever experienced on a ball field,” Hurdle said.

The 6-2 win over the Reds was the first playoff win in Pittsburgh since 1992. Last night, even this season, has been a long time coming for many fans.

“Absolutely unbelievable. I was 6-years-old when this first happened. I was actually at a playoff game, barely remembered it in 1992 and this is just a combination of 21 years. I’m in awe,” Chad Slagel said.

“It’s awesome. After all these years, the drought is over,” Steve Kurtz said.

The Pirates will now take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Divisional Series. However, some fans think this matchup with the Cardinals is just another stepping stone to something bigger.

“The Pirates are going to win the World Series. It’s about time. The Steelers did it. The Penguins did it and now it’s time for the Buccos again. Guarantee it,” Bill Kunkle said.